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By Becky Kimbrell-Norris RALEIGH — From 152 to 285 pounds, the Heritage High School wrestling team went 5-2 in seven bouts where points were scored in three falls, one decision and one forfeit when they squared off December 18 with Leesville Road High School. The problem...

by Becky Kimbrell-Norris WEST JOHNSTON — Despite losing to West Johnston, Rolesville High School wrestling coach Michael Grether said it was his team’s best match of the season. “While it may seem contrary to the results, this was arguably the best match we have wrestled...

By Becky Kimbrell-Norris ROLESVILLE — When Tosha Pullen became the head coach of the Rolesville High School girls basketball team, she came with a vision of starting a program and raising it to an elite level. The Rams, 0-9, this season have been on the wrong end of a few...

By David Allen FRANKLINTON — With stands filled to the brim, and both teams playing fast and powerful, the rivalry game between Franklinton and Bunn’s boys basketball teams was a nonstop race. The Wildcats, however, won on a slim lead with a final 80-74 score. The beginning of...

By David Allen FRANKLINTON — The rivalry game between Franklinton High, 5-2, and the 5-3 Bunn High resulted in a staggering 42-17 defeat for the Rams. “I don’t care if we played Carolina (UNC), we would have played better than this,” said Franklinton coach Lester Wilde...